Quality Director

Quality Director

Join Aecon Group Inc. (Aecon) as a Quality Director to lead quality strategy for transformative transit projects across North America.

Location:

Quebec City (on‑site). The role requires fluency in English and French.

• Safety First – Our number one core value.
• Integrity – we lead by example.
• Accountability – passion for delivering on commitments.
• Inclusion – equitable opportunities for everyone.

• Demonstrate commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of QMS processes that comply with applicable standards, codes and regulations.
• Report QMS performance to top management and raise QMS awareness across the division.
• Establish and maintain QMS within projects, audit and report on its performance.
• Determine and implement actions required to ensure QMS achieves intended results.
• Verify that all quality documentation conforms to applicable project requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate independent, internal and external quality audits and report findings.
• Develop and implement programs for corrective action and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as the primary representative for projects relating to Quality Management.
• Prepare quality reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.
• Review or develop terms and conditions of contracts between owners and Aecon, and ensure policy compliance.
• Keep abreast of quality regulations, codes and standards, advising management of changes.
• Lead, manage and ensure proper training is developed and conducted.
• Set QA compliance objectives and ensure targets are achieved.
• Promote quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
• Advocate an inclusive culture, equity, and belonging within engineering teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a science‑related field.
• Minimum 20 years industry experience in quality assurance within construction.
• Minimum 10 years leading and managing teams.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Extensive knowledge of quality system regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate quality assurance processes and mentor teams.
• Experience in planning and managing quality assurance and internal processes.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑resolution skills.
• Commercial acumen and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strong written, oral, and presentational communication skills.

• Seniority level:
  Director.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance.
• Industry: Construction.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to the Accessible Canada Act requirements and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.

Benefits:
Competitive salary, inclusive of but not limited to health, dental, retirement, and allowances. Specific compensation: CA $115,000 – CA $120,000 (Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area).